English word homomer comes from English homo-, English -mer
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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homo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to form the names of compounds derived from simpler ones by addition of a methylene group. Of or pertaining to homosexuals or homosexuality. Same. |
-mer | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to form words relating to chemical structure, denoting parts of a molecule, for example, monomer (one part), dimer (two parts), polymer (many parts). |
homomer | English (eng) | (biochemistry) A complex formed from a single type of subunit. |